Himachal monsoon toll: 259 dead, 150 roads cut, losses exceed Rs 1,200 crore

Relentless monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh over 64 days have killed 259 people and caused over Rs 1,200 crore in damages, with 150 roads still blocked and power/water services disrupted. The situation is ongoing, with restoration efforts underway. This is a major humanitarian and infrastructure crisis in a Himalayan state, highlighting the region's vulnerability to climate-driven extreme weather.